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R355 OEO

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,658 mi
Last recorded16,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 OEO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 3,794 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 3,786 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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R355 OEO is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 63,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R355 OEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R355 OEO registered?

R355 OEO is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R355 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 OEO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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